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BF59 GDK

2009 Citroen Berlingo

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

168,246 mi
Last recorded168,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Berlingo81,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 GDK
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 168,246 miles

All discs and pads corroded

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge F + R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing F + R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 168,046 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All discs and pads corroded

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge F + R (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing F + R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 146,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front area oil leak

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 May 2022 127,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 127,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,321 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 114,312 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 91,246 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 91,242 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 64,995 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 56,189 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 56,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 48,577 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 48,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,257 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 41,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 31,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2013 20,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,310 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,262 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BF59 GDK is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,503 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF59 GDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF59 GDK registered?

BF59 GDK is a 2009 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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